Habit Masters

CAN YOU BEAT THE ODDS? Only around two percent of people follow through on their new year's resolutions, and most other goal setting seems to follow a similar trend. Chances are, you've been part of that two percent before, but you've also been part of the 98 percent that lets the goal fall through... So how can you beat the odds and be a two percenter every time? Join us in this ep...

LEARNING SOMETHING NEW TAKES TIME... A LOT OF TIME. Most likely you've heard this, you agree with this, and you see it commonly in your life. In this episode, we're happy to prove you wrong! Join us as we talk with special guest Josh Kaufman about overcoming the frustration barrier and how to learn anything FAST. IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE The priorities we work around (0:42) The Personal M...

TAKE A BREAK! You probably need it more than you think. The only problem? Getting started again after a well-deserved break can be really tough. In this episode, we talk about ways to motivate yourself and jump back in after the vacation (or other shake-up in your routine) comes to an end. Are you ready to get back in the flow? IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE Getting out of the flow (0:20) Swim toward the...

"Give up." " You're going to fail." " What you're trying is impossible." We've all felt that way, but there's no reason to let discouragement and self doubt hold us back. We're only as disabled as we think we are. Join us in this episode as we talk with extreme wheelchair sports athlete, Aaron (Wheelz) Fotheringham about pursuing your passion...

Trouble finding a good life recipe? Mel is an accomplished food blogger, mother, spouse, and all around go-and-doer. Join us in this fun episode as Mel shares the important "ingredients" that have helped her to adapt and make time for what matters most in her busy life! IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE Public figure - private life (01:00) Authentic motives and deciding what recipes to share (07:1...

Success follows a recipe. We are rarely the first people to face the many challenges, struggles and goals that are a part of life. Instead of trying to solve everything ourselves, or "reinvent the wheel" every time we are faced with a new challenge...   why not use a recipe that already exists? In this episode we breakdown some key ideas and action steps in order to help you find the per...

We've all been there. You started your goal with high hopes and high energy, and 100% committed to making it happen, but now it's been a few days or weeks annnnd... is there a stronger word than slump? Goals are fun to set, but motivation can be so, so hard to maintain. Join us in our 50th episode as we talk about the best ways to keep your motivation (and your goals) alive! IDEAS FROM T...

TOO MANY GOOD IDEAS? The world is full of good ideas, but in order for any of them to be useful, you have to take action. If you're anything like us, you've probably felt stuck before because you had a lot of good ideas you wanted to act on but felt overwhelmed by the task. In this episode, we talk about WHY it is important for us to get acting, and HOW to filter those ideas and act on t...

SLOW DOWN. It's not a prevalent phrase or idea in a world constantly seeking to go faster and do faster, but according to our guest today, it makes all the difference. Listen in to our conversation with special guest Sean Chapman about learning to learn, and developing a life-changing, new perspective. IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE Solopreneur vs. Entrepreneur (02:50) Failure as a catalyst (06:35)...

Are you the HERO of your own story? At times we may assume that just because we are not playing the role of the villain, we are the hero. However, it is not uncommon for us to fall into a third category: the role of the victim. Listen in as we discuss how to recognize these moments, and how to start playing the HERO instead. IDEAS FROM THIS EPISODE Are we playing the HERO role or the VILLAIN role?...

What was the most recent decision you had to make that you were stressed about? You likely experienced some decision fatigue. The internal battles associated with decision fatigue are not only tiring, they can be paralyzing! The last thing we want to do is waste our time standing still when we could be moving forward. In this episode, we talk with Ben Hardy about how to recognize these paralyzing...

" The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new. " -Dan Millman Naturally, as we seek self improvement, we will face obstacles that can turn change into an uphill battle. Why is it that sometimes our goals only result in short term improvement? How does our mindset affect both our process and our results? What can we do to replace tempor...

Expectations have immense power to influence who we are and who we become. Whether they're our expectations or the expectations of others, the difference they can make in our lives is surprising. For that very reason, we believe it is vital to understand the power these expectations hold and to learn how we can harness that power to inspire personal growth and progress. Join us as we revisit...

Our personality is big part of who we are and a huge factor in what we create. Although traditionally personality has been presented as a mostly unchanging part of our character, now we know it to be more dynamic and moldable than permanent or fixed. Personality is flexible, and we have the power to determine who we're going to be. As we take control of our personality, it not only shapes our...

Inspired by  Russell Conwell's speech Acres of Diamonds Do you ever feel stuck? Do you ever feel like the opportunities you want are out of reach? If we change our perspective we will learn to notice the opportunities that exist all around us. There is no set time in the future for us to be happy or successful, we can access happiness and success right now. We are capable. We can do hard thin...

I love the saying 'The past is a great teacher but a terrible master' . The past is just that, passed. Over. Done. Finito. There is nothing we can do to change it. It's like wishing you had that rainy vacation day back. The only thing we can do with the past is learn from it. And hopefully, one rainy day doesn't stop us from going on vacation again. Past regrets often hold us c...

Inspired by  Seth Godin's blog  post The Easy Way Down Do we ski to get to the bottom? If so, why not just ride the lift down? Do we climb mountains simply to reach the top? If so, why not take a helicopter? Do we go to college to get a degree so we can get a decent job? Or is there more to learning than simply 'graduating'? It seems  that when we get to the top of the mountain, we...

Your future is unmade.  As Ben Hardy says in his awesome book "y our personality isn't permanent."   You are always changing. Believe it or not, you are different today than you were yesterday.  The question is are you choosing how you'll change going forward? In this episode we introduce a new 30 day challenge. We will be joining Ben Hardy's FREE 30 Day Future Self course...

Have you ever  looked back at the end of really busy day and wondered whether you actually accomplished anything? You completed a lot of tasks, but did you move toward your bigger future? Have you ever wanted to do something big and then let years go by without making any progress on it?  We know how you feel. How is it some people set big goals and achieve them while most of us are stuck on the s...

If you've ever felt that You are Your own worst enemy,  then this episode is for you! We talk about many things, but at the core of it all is how to stop warring internally to find more peace, happiness, and truly connect with ourselves. (or the “IMAGO DEI” ) In this episode we interview Jenna Riemersma - Jenna is the founder and clinical director of The Atlanta Center for Relational Healing....

The impact of gratitude on our happiness and success  cannot be overstated. It is the "magic bullet" for all despair and frustration. No matter how frustrated or hopeless you may feel in a moment, looking for the good will always turn things around. I spent two years living among an extremely poor group of people and yet they were often happier than the rich people I live around now. All...

Have you figured out what's holding you back from living your dream? Is it Kids? Money? Time? This incredible interview with Emily and Erik Orton of The Awesome Factory NYC will make you rethink all the things holding you back and give you the courage to live a better story—the story you only dream about now. The Ortons have lived in a 2 bedroom apartment in NYC since 1999. They have 5 kids t...

Your mind (and life) is like a garden. And just like any patch of good soil, things WILL grow. You have the choice to let it run wild with whatever seeds blow in, or you can  select which things you’ll plant and nurture to grow. This is a truth everyone must learn in order to take  control of their life and realize that they are agents unto themselves. The fact is, life's not fair and some pe...

This one simple habit helped me grow my income 5X and turn my dreams into reality. Listen close for the shortcut so you won't have to take extra time from your day. Several years ago I was working at a corporate job, attending the university part-time, involved in a financial planning group, and had recently started a family.  My plate was pretty full, or at least it felt full to me. My numbe...

Have you ever had trouble in a relationship? (I know, that's a dumb question, right?) For some it's serious enough that you're contemplating ending the relationship. But even if you feel you have a "great" marriage or relationship, most of us underestimate how much more happiness, connection, and excitement COULD be there with a little guidance.    On this episode you&apos...